518 California Street, El Segundo, CA 90245

$2,160,000 Asking Price

3 beds
4 baths
1,835  sqft
Built in 1952

In collaboration with the client, the creative power couple Ai Mitoma and Yuya Takahashi, ALM Project transformed a vernecular tract house on a quiet block in El Segundo into a minimalist architectural gem that fuses the vibrant Tokyo lifestyle and the chill vibes of Los Angeles: Compact yet generous, communal yet privat, substantial yet light-hearted. The 1800SF home on two levels features an open floor plan on the main level that is defined by a central skylight above the dining area, a large opening capturing unexpected city views for the lounge on the eqst and connecting the open kitchen to the dining terrace and sunset lounge on the west. Tucked away to the side, the primary bedroom quarter features an expansive closet and dressing area which connects to a Japanese style bath with shower and soaking tub and separate toilet room. In addition, a powder room for guests is located off the staircase leading to the garden level. On the lower level 2 bedrooms with direct garden access, 2 full baths as well as an office and a generous size laundry/storage room complete the program of the house. The material palette is concise and substantial - ash paneling and solid ash plank flooring, japanese mosaic tile and seamless satin white corian, frameless tempered glass, bright white walls and ceilings; The bathrooms are equipped with fixtures by Toto, Duravit and Laufen; faucets by Vola; the light flooded gourmet kitchen features a spacious central island with bar seating. The generously sized lot provides quality garden space all around. Due to the grade change seamless indoor / outdoor flow is possible on both floors - the eastern yard connects to the lower level garden and the western patio extends the main level toward the street. Detached and located on the north east corner is a 2 car garage accessed from the street via a gated driveway and overflow parking along the north side. Plans to convert and expand the garage into an ADU were not executed. ALM Project is an award/winning multi-disciplinary design practice based in Los Angeles. Founded by Austrian architect Andrea Lenardin Madden the studio’s portfolio spans the fields of residential, hospitality and commercial design resulting in a body of innovative and resolved work, executed with great attention to detail. almproject.com


Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Main Level Primary
Appliances:
Refrigerator
Laundry:
Laundry Room,See Remarks
A/C:
true, Central Air
Heating:
true, Central
Fireplace:
None

Exterior

General:
None
Pool:
None
Parking:
Garage, Parking spaces: 2

Construction

General:
2

Location

HOA Amenities:
0.0
Originating MLS:
CRMLS
School District:
El Segundo Unified
County:
Los Angeles

Lot

Zoning:
ESR1YY, 4139029023
View:
Neighborhood, View

Utilities

Water:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
CRMLS

This listing courtesy of:
RE/MAX Estate Properties, Bill Ruane

About El Segundo, CA

Housing

Number of Units
7,238
Median Home Value
$1,109,942
Median Rent
$1,911

58.19% of housing units are renter occupied.

4.49% are vacant.

Commute

Car
65.35%
Public Transportation
0.75%
Walk to Work
2.60%
Work from Home
29.30%
Other
0.69%

The median travel time to work is 20 minutes.

People

Population
16,997
Median Age
38.50
Median Household Size
2.61

Education

High School
11.45%
Associate’s Degree
6.27%
Bachelor’s Degree
34.98%
Graduate Degree
22.31%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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